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Christopher Luxon will outline his vision for the Budget.
Te Pāti Māori go tit-for-tat with National Party
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Research considers the links between mental wellbeing and external factors.
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Act proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.
Ghost of Parekura Horomia hangs over Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidate selection
The whānau of a former Labour stalwart are considering a tilt into politics.
David Seymour: Real change with ACT’s alternative budget
ACT is again the only party proposing a fully-costed alternative budget.
Peter Davis: A tale of two budgets
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Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll, Te Pāti Māori is kingmaker
The new poll follows Minister Meka Whaitiri's defection from Labour to Te Pāti Māori.
Shane Te Pou: Meka Whaitiri left Labour for Te Pati Māori for the wrong reasons
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Strong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches to safety and wellbeing in 2023 Budget
This Budget focuses on initiatives to prevent violence from happening in the first place.
David Seymour shows support for embattled Gore Mayor Ben Bell
Seymour is the latest to add his voice in support of the 24-year-old.
Hipkins received no written advice before announcing start date for new Auckland harbour crossing
National says the announcement was a distraction from Labour's woes.
Meka Whaitiri move makes political waves, and causes ripples to Māori and general electoral rolls
Thousands of Māori have jumped rolls but thousands have flip-flopped.
Rob Campbell: I am a product of a colonial society and an elite within
Business director and entrepreneur Rob Campbell talks about Māori equity.
Kerekere hurt by bullying claim but says Greens have been racist
New independent MP Elizabeth Kerekere has spoken about why she left the Greens.
Waitangi Tribunal hears kura concerns on autonomy
Yesterday was the last day for the tribunal to hear the kura grievances.
The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Political Roundup: The civil war in the Greens
OPINION: The internal conflict in the Greens has reached a whole new level.
Modular house builder hits the wall, unable to pay IRD $298,000
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King Charles presented with taonga by King Tuheitia
King Tuheitia shared a moment of mutual respect and recollection with King Charles.
‘We are still being dawn raided’: Tongan leader tells meeting
Government considering amnesty for overstayers, but unable to give date for decision.
‘Auckland deserves a world-class stadium’: Sports Minister on Eden Park's bold new vision
The Government and Auckland Council will have to pick up the cost.
Invercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegations
Skelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.
'Floodgates could be opening' - John Tamihere
Te Pāti Māori president says Meka Whaitiri's move on Wednesday was 'seismic'.
Meka Whaitiri welcomed home to the Te Pāti Māori whānau
Meka Whaitiri is the first - but will not be the last to switch to Te Pāti Māori.
Willie Jackson fires a broadside at runaway Labour Party MP Meka Whaitiri
The Māori Development Minister has taken aim at the Te Pāti Māori defector.
Interactive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Map was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.
New Avondale units sold from $450,000 - with swimming pool
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Final Census notices being sent to households yet to complete form
Deputy govt statistician Simon Mason says collectors have made 1.8 million home visits.
Marae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south Māori
The containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.
Ikea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more land
Ministerial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.
Dame Naida Glavish has the pick of Kiwi designer's dresses for coronation
Glavish will choose one of Kiri Nathan's designs for the ceremony.
‘A huge job’: $133m announced for silt removal in Hawke’s Bay
The Government has announced a big package for the removal and disposal of cyclone silt.